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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.94, 9,448.27 and 2,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.94, 9,448.27 and 2,140.83 is: 3,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.94 : 9,448.27 = 2,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.94/9,448.27 = 2,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.94x = 9,448.27 × 2,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.94x = 20,227,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,081.92/6,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.66

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